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02-13-2011, 08:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
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Originally Posted by N2VENOM
Hey David, the flip-top is moving right along. I talked to Keith and the engine will be finished soon the hilbourn injection will be shipped this week.
The rivets will give a unique look. Will they be less visual after you file, sand and polish?
Any thoughts on the power steering pump mounted on the cammer? Darren
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We had a few challenges figuring out how we were going to finish off the edge and gap. We have them handled now. We also delivered 3 cars last week so it was a busy week. This week we are getting ready for our Annual Open House. It's going to be fun.
Can't wait to see how the engine works out for you. The injection will really look great.
The "rivets" are actually stainless bolts. They will be polished up along with the body. I think they will really look nice when we are finished.
As for the power steering pump...I think we are just going to have to wait and see.
David
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02-13-2011, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR track car, SL-C track car
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I like how you matched up the tilt and the cowl. Thanks for showing the detail.
Really impressive work.
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02-13-2011, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dallas_
I like how you matched up the tilt and the cowl. Thanks for showing the detail.
Really impressive work.
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Thanks for the kind words. As I said, getting the gap right was a real challenge.
David
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02-13-2011, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brunswick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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I've just reached a minor epiphany of sorts. Though I've always "gotten" the presumed link between Cobras and P51s, I could never put my finger on it until just this minute. And it's so simple I can't believe that it never popped into my mind but the Cobra is a sexy Anglo body with a big American engine and the P51 is a sexy American body with a big Anglo engine. Ding! And the light comes on. LOL So all you guys who've had this at the forefront of your minds all along, give me a break. I'm not that smart. 
Steve
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02-13-2011, 08:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lovehamr
I've just reached a minor epiphany of sorts. Though I've always "gotten" the presumed link between Cobras and P51s, I could never put my finger on it until just this minute. And it's so simple I can't believe that it never popped into my mind but the Cobra is a sexy Anglo body with a big American engine and the P51 is a sexy American body with a big Anglo engine. Ding! And the light comes on. LOL So all you guys who've had this at the forefront of your minds all along, give me a break. I'm not that smart.
Steve
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The P-51 is a spectacular airplane. We have the crank out of a Merlin in our lobby. I still love to look at it every time I pass by. Much of my knowledge on metallurgy comes from reading books on aircraft.
David
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02-13-2011, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DeLand, FL,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2117; 331 stroker; TKO600
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David - absolutely beautiful. Everyone should have a water jet!! Why a 3/8" gap? Isn't that kind of wide?
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02-13-2011, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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That is awsome. 
Great job and very inspirational................. |
02-13-2011, 11:22 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC, 1964 289 stroked to 331, toploader
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Phenomenal in-house talent!!
Last edited by PDUB; 02-14-2011 at 12:56 AM..
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02-13-2011, 08:20 PM
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David - absolutely beautiful. Everyone should have a water jet!! Why a 3/8" gap? Isn't that kind of wide?
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If I said a 3/8" gap, I misspoke. The gap is 3/16" all the way around. The bracing was made from 3/8" aluminum plate. I'll need to check the video again!
Yes, I don't know how we ever built cars without a water jet. They are fantastic machines.
David
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02-13-2011, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Santa Rosa Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham KMP500 LeMans- Roush 451 Shelby block; KMP Flip-top with cammer: KMP 289 Bronze under construction.
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David,
If you work with your hands you are a laborer.
If you work with your hands and mind you are a craftsman.
If you work with your hands, mind, heart and soul you are an artist!
From Poland to Provo, the Kirkham team are true artists!! Peace, Darren
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02-13-2011, 08:23 PM
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Quote:
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That is awsome.
Great job and very inspirational................. |
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by PDUB
Phenominal in-house talent!!
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We are lucky to have very determined men (and women) who have worked very hard to develop their talents into what we have today.
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Originally Posted by N2VENOM
David,
If you work with your hands you are a laborer.
If you work with your hands and mind you are a craftsman.
If you work with your hands, mind, heart and soul you are an artist!
From Poland to Provo, the Kirkham team are true artists!! Peace, Darren
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Thanks Darren! The car will be phenomenal.
David
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02-19-2011, 01:21 PM
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Buzz, great job. I will go to the printer Monday. Thanks again. I'm sure the kirkhams will also be pleased. Peace, Darren
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02-19-2011, 01:55 PM
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Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
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Thanks Darren. What about the badges? Are you going with regular Cobra emblems or billet Kirkham pieces? Don't hesitate to nit pick the details - at poster size you'll be able to see everything.
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02-19-2011, 02:34 PM
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Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Darren - when are you driving out to DC? You should join the Capital Area Cobra Club for breakfast.
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02-19-2011, 04:44 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham KMP500 LeMans- Roush 451 Shelby block; KMP Flip-top with cammer: KMP 289 Bronze under construction.
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Hey Doug, I appreciate the invitation. I am planning to drive the flip-top soon after it's competed. I work fast, so I'm guessing this project will take about 100 hours after I get it back from Provo. David K. Is suggesting around this June. Not sure yet. This will be practice run. We are hoping to do something big for 2012. Maybe around election time. I think it would cool to get as many cobras possible to make this journey. Even if they drive through their own states with us. I will start a thread soon and will need some help with logistics in DC. Thanks, Darren
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02-20-2011, 06:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N2VENOM
Hey Doug, I appreciate the invitation. I am planning to drive the flip-top soon after it's competed. I work fast, so I'm guessing this project will take about 100 hours after I get it back from Provo. David K. Is suggesting around this June. Not sure yet. This will be practice run. We are hoping to do something big for 2012. Maybe around election time. I think it would cool to get as many cobras possible to make this journey. Even if they drive through their own states with us. I will start a thread soon and will need some help with logistics in DC. Thanks, Darren
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I gave out 150 "Don't Tread On Me" pins at our Open House yesterday.
I can hardly wait 
David
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02-19-2011, 07:32 PM
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Sounds great! Keep us posted.
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02-21-2011, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Santa Rosa Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham KMP500 LeMans- Roush 451 Shelby block; KMP Flip-top with cammer: KMP 289 Bronze under construction.
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02-22-2011, 02:27 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR track car, SL-C track car
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VERY nice!
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02-24-2011, 08:25 PM
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Revised Fliptop rendering. The cowl scoops are moved to the cowl (duh  ) where they belong, the superfluous fresh air hose is removed and the side exhaust cutout now exits through a hole in the body. Along with a few other subtle detail changes that will only matter on the large poster print.
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